Obituaries

Wesley Allen DeMarce “Red” 66, one of the last, true Marlboro men, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at his home in Mesa, surrounded by his children.Red was husband to his high school sweetheart, Susan (Lewis), dad to Matthew (Amy) and Kristy, (Hale), devoted Papa to Lexi, Mattie and Lyndy, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. A Phoenix native,...

SHAWN ROBERT SPEROFF entered into the loving embrace of our Lord on August 4, 2015 in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 28. He is survived by his mother Joann and father Robert, brothers Ryan and Brandon and many loving family relatives and friends. Shawn ‘E Boy’ was born in Memphis, TN on March 15, 1987. The family moved to...

Antonio S. Rodriguez, 48 of Phoenix passed away Aug. 6, 2015. Born in El Centro, CA and moved to Phoenix where he graduated from Alhambra High School in 1985. He worked as a meat cutter and loved to have fun with friends and family. Tony never married or had any children but enjoyed his two nieces and spent time with...

David Tapia Rodriguez was called home to his Savior, our Lord, on Monday August 10th, 2015. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, and servant of God. Honor, courage, integrity, humility, and dauntless pride in all he did, were the foundation of his journey through this life. He was a loving and giving man to any and all...

Herminia Martha Tigue, born December 8, 1939, was called home on July 10, 2015.Affectionately called Mennie by her family and Martha by her friends, she lived her life with enthusiasm. She had a lively family history, going back to her grandparents, Ignacio and Angelita Flores, who in Mexico; became the parents of 18 children. Her Mother, also named Angelita, came...

Judith A. Grier passed away peacefully on August 12, 2015 in Tempe, AZ. Judy is survived by her son Bill (Denise) Grier, granddaughter Kayla and her sister Cathy Ryan. She was born in Milwaukee, WI and later moved to Arizona where she worked as an administrative assistant in the banking and healthcare industries. Judy enjoyed spending time with her family,...

91, passed away on August 10, 2015. He was born on October 2, 1923 in Watertown, New York. Jack was drafted into the U.S. Army in January 1943 and became an Army Paratrooper. He subsequently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Denison University in Granville, OH in June 1949. He moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1952. After several positions in...

89, of Phoenix, passed away August 8, 2015. Funeral Mass will be Friday, August 14, 2015 at 9:00 AM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N. 7thStreet, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.

93, of Phoenix, passed away August 6, 2015. He was born October 28, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY to William and Theresa Riedmann. He attended Bishop Laughlin High School. He came to Arizona in 1968. Arthur married Sally Short, his wife of 60 years, in 1955. He was a retired Insurance Agent since 1997. He was a Lector and Eucharistic Minister...

90, born January 27, 1925 in Zacatecas Mexico, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015.Juana is survived by her daughter, Gloria Vasquez (Vincent) and son, Steven. She is preceded in death by her husband Justo, sons Gilbert, Danny, Ricky, Tony, Henry and daughter Esther. She leaves behind 20 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She loved to cook and spend time...

Carol Gastelum, 72, passed away July 30, 2015. Born June 6, 1943, Carol was the second of two bright children born to Burton and Berta Weiner of Patterson, NJ. Carol attended ASU, graduating with a degree in sociology. In 1965, she married Fabian, her husband of 49 years, and together they raised 3 children. In 1978, she began working at...

Jeffrey Raymond passed away at 65 years old in his home in Scottsdale, AZ due to complications of pancreatic cancer. Jeff was born February 21, 1950 in Battle Creek, MI to his parents Joseph and Leola Raymond. He spent most of his life growing up in Monona, WI with his brothers Jack, Peter, Paul and Jimmy and sisters Judy and...

79, of Scottsdale, passed away July 30, 2015. He was born on October 13, 1935 in Duisburg, Germany. Harry married his wife Inge on April 28, 1961. They left for Chicago October 31, 1961. Their son Alan was born January 28, 1964. In May of 1999, they came to Scottsdale, AZ. He is survived by his wife and son, daughter-in-law...

Robert Medrano was born February 16, 1949 to Johnny and Mollie Medrano.  He was preceded in death by his sister Margaret and brother Gilbert Joseph. Robert is survived by two brothers, Henry and Johnny.Robert attended St. Mary’s High School and Phoenix College.  Robert was proud to be from his neighborhood of Golden Gate and passed as close to his roots...

James William Thiemonge born April 5, 1950 in Birmingham, AL passed away July 28, 2015. A Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, he is survived by his 2 daughters, Heather Hazelett and Melissa Figueroa, his 3 beautiful grandchildren, and several close friends and family members. He was a true outdoors man, who loved everything nature had to offer. He was a great...

Thomas Lee “Rocky” Amiot entered God’s care peacefully at home on July 29, 2015. Rocky is survived by his wife Rosie of 48 years, children Denise Amiot, Michelle Amiot-Pate, Thomas Amiot, Jr., Tina Amiot and Scott Amiot, grandchildren Erin, Shannon, Andrew, Evan, Chris, James, Jon, Joel, Caitlin, Candice, Jessica and Sara and great grandchildren; Conner, Cameron, Reese, Sidney, Jensen, Harrison,...

Roman Fernandez, an Arizona native, born July 20, 1967, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2015.Roman graduated from Cactus High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. He served for 6 years and did one tour of duty at Desert Storm. Roman touched the lives of so many as a coach and mentor. He is survived...

Colonel Barnes passed away November 19, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer caused by Agent Orange. Tom had a Military Funeral Service December 4, 2014 and is buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. He was born to Russell and Violet Barnes on November 26, 1944 and they moved to Arizona in 1946.Military CareerColonel Barnes entered the Army...

25 years old of Phoenix, Arizona passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 21st, 2015. Laura was a loving daughter, Sister and Mother. Her beautiful smile and boisterous laugh will be missed dearly. She was a loving mother to her 1 year old son, Elliott, a beloved sister to her 3 brothers, Gabriel Jr., Nicholas and Eric, as well as a cherished...

Marie Frances Hinni, of Cape Girardeau, died 25 July 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona of complications from Parkinson’s disease. She was 81. She was born in Perryville, Missouri on 4 October 1933 to Daniel and Mable (Miget) Berkbigler. She graduated from St. Vincent High School, attended Southeast Missouri and Northwestern University. She married John Hinni in 1959. They had two children,...